Tennessee Lottery Approves First Sports Betting Operator Licenses

The Sports Wagering Committee of the Tennessee Education Lottery Board of Directors has approved the sports betting licenses of Betfair Interactive, BetMGM, and Crown TN Gaming (DraftKings). The Board will consider more on October 5 and 16.

“The staff at the Tennessee Lottery performed a tremendous amount of work and due diligence to prepare us for these decisions today,” Board Chair Susan Lanigan said.

“We appreciate their efforts as we work to establish and support a responsible and competitive sports wagering program in Tennessee.”